# Bible vs Bible Study App by Olive Tree

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bible at none against Bible Study App by Olive Tree's 11. Bible also leads on ratings volume (14M vs 324K) and chart position (#4 vs #120). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bible Study App by Olive Tree sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bible asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bible against 4.8 for Bible Study App by Olive Tree. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bible has 14M ratings behind it against 324K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Bible's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bible Study App by Olive Tree's.

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, Bible Study App by Olive Tree fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bible | Bible Study App by Olive Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706/reviews)** | [4.8 (324K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 324K |
| Positive reviews | **98.9% of reviews** | 93.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #120 |
| Size | 174 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Life.Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/282935709) | [Gospel Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531548977) |

## What reviewers say

### Bible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Bible versions in multiple languages, listen to audio Bibles, and engage in daily study with friends. Create prayers, add notes, and customize your reading experience with themes and verse images.

**Highlights:** 3,500+ Bible versions, Audio Bibles, Thousands of Reading Plans, Create and organize Prayers, Study with Friends, Offline Bible access, Customizable themes and notes

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Brings me closer to God
- 💡 Convenient access to the Bible
- 🚀 Seamless user experience
- 🤝 Connects me with a community of believers
- 📚 Vast selection of Bible versions and reading plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Frustrating streak reset issue
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific verses or passages

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Syncing issues with reading plans and notes

**Requested features**

- Offline Bible access without needing internet
- More customization options for the user interface
- Improved search and navigation functionality
- Integration with other Bible study tools and resources


### Bible Study App by Olive Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-study-app-by-olive-tree/id332615624)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Reference, #131 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive Bible study experience, integrating commentaries, original language tools, and expert resources directly with scripture. It offers features for understanding text, building study habits, and accessing content offline, with options to listen to audio Bibles and watch educational videos.

**Highlights:** Integrated commentaries and study notes, Parallel translation comparison, Original language tools (Greek/Hebrew), Customizable reading plans and reminders, Offline Bible and resource access, Audio Bible playback, Highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ESV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NKJV Study Pack Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| NIV Bible | Free | one-time |
| New Living Translation - NLT | $9.99 | one-time |
| NASB 1995 | $11.99 | one-time |
| The Message Bible | $11.99 | one-time |
| Olive Tree Bible Maps | $17.99 | one-time |
| ESV Study Bible | $47.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying a whole library
- 💡 Excellent for Bible study and research
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Resources can be expensive
- 🔒 Limited ability to share resources across accounts
- 🔒 Personal notes and highlights tied to one account
- 👎 Unintuitive navigation for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect linking of footnotes in NABRE translation
- Verse selection process is cumbersome
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to export notes and highlights
- Improve note-taking functionality with rich text formatting
- Implement side-by-side Bible version comparison
- Add more free Bible translations and resources
- Enhance search capabilities within open resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bible free?

Bible is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Study App by Olive Tree free?

Bible Study App by Olive Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bible or Bible Study App by Olive Tree?

Bible is rated higher. Bible averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14M ratings, while Bible Study App by Olive Tree averages 4.8 from 324K ratings.

### Do Bible or Bible Study App by Olive Tree have ads?

Neither Bible nor Bible Study App by Olive Tree shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bible or Bible Study App by Olive Tree?

Bible ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bible Study App by Olive Tree fortnightly. Most recently, Bible was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bible Study App by Olive Tree on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bible or Bible Study App by Olive Tree?

Bible currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Bible Study App by Olive Tree at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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